ABOUT

Tyson Ward

Hey, I'm Tyson — a custom tattoo artist from Orangeville with over 20 years of experience. I’m known for my clean work, light hand and laid-back attitude. I've had the privilege of tattooing thousands of clients and dedicating my career to the craft.

I spent my early years in Etobicoke and Shelburne, Ontario, before moving to Toronto to learn how to tattoo. After two decades in Toronto honing my craft at respected shops like Passage Tattoo and Speakeasy Tattoo, working alongside some of the best artists in the city, I moved back to Dufferin County to open a private studio in Orangeville.

I specialize in black & grey, Japanese, and American Traditional tattooing, but I've tattooed in nearly every style over more than two decades. Whether it's your first tattoo, a small meaningful piece, a full sleeve, or a cover-up — I'd be happy to do it. My books are always open.

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Why Clients come to me

A tattoo of a dog's face with the date 10-7-1939 and the time 12:30-2021 above and below the face, on a person's leg.

Clean, custom work whether it's your first tattoo or your fifteenth. No job is too small.

Single session pieces

A black outline tattoo of a dragon on a person's upper arm.

Blast-overs, refreshes and covering up old tattoos, scars and burns.

Cover-ups & reworks

Black and grey body suit by Tyson Ward featuring a skull, grave stones and a spell book

Sleeves, back pieces, and multi-session projects that wrap and flow with the body.

Large scale work

Full colour cherry blossom hand tattoo by Tyson Ward

Clients say my tattoos hurt less than usual. Numbing cream is welcome too.

My light hand

Pricing

I keep my rates fair for the Orangeville area. Smaller pieces are priced by the hour, and larger projects can be booked hourly or as a $500 day session.

If you’d like a quote or want to chat about an idea, feel free to reach out.

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Client reviews

Cat Morales

CLIENT, OVER 10 YEARS

“I’ve been getting tattoos from Tyson for over 10 years, and every experience has been amazing. Tyson is super easy to talk to and makes you feel comfortable right away. He always delivers exactly what I want, and the quality of his work is unmatched. I still get compliments on tattoos from over a decade ago because the colours still look vibrant and fresh. I highly recommend Tyson for anyone looking for top-notch tattoos!”
Maurizio Gazzola

NEW CLIENT

“Tyson is the man if you looking for tattoos. He is very professional, honest, and really knows his craft. The work speaks for itself, his custom designs are solid and everything he draws looks incredible. He’s also very light-handed which makes the process a lot easier. If you’re looking for quality work and someone who truly knows what they’re doing, I highly recommend him.”
Ken Attard

NEW CLIENT

“I recently had Tyson do a piece on my calf, he did an amazing job. I am very pleased with the results the colours were perfect, it was a 5 hour one sit that didn’t seem to take that long, his studio is clean and comfortable would definitely recommend him.”
Steph Laba

CLIENT, OVER 10 YEARS

“I've been getting tattooed by Tyson for years. Most recently, he tackled a really tricky cover-up for me. He took the time to understand what I wanted, offered thoughtful suggestions to elevate the design, and turned it into something I absolutely love.”
Michelle Hennessy

CLIENT, OVER 10 YEARS

“Tyson is the best artist. He is very professional and knows his stuff. I’ve had multiple tattoos done by him over the years and I am always amazed with how they turn out and how well they heal and age. Thanks for the awesome tattoos Tyson!!”